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The independent review by Baroness Casey into the standards of behaviour and internal culture of the Metropolitan Police Service revealed disturbing allegations of racism, misogyny, and homophobia.
What discussions has she had with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on the implications of the Casey review findings for people with protected characteristics?
The Casey review made for sobering reading about deeply disturbing allegations of racism, misogyny and homophobia in the Met. The Home Secretary and the Prime Minister have been clear that urgent improvements must be delivered. I have confidence that the Met Commissioner is leading in this area. I have also met Dame Lynne Owens, who is doing great work.
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Did not provide specific details about discussions on addressing implications for people with protected characteristics
Changes Subject To Broader Confidence Statements
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Q2
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The Police Federation acknowledges institutional racism, Baroness Casey detailed vile sexism, and damning reports from the fire brigade have emerged.
With the Police Federation now accepting that there is institutional racism, plus the vile sexism detailed by Casey and the damning fire brigade reports, will the Government order an urgent inquiry into cultures among uniformed officers to keep workplaces and the public safe?
Workplaces and the public must be safe, but I have confidence that work is going on, across the whole country but particularly in the Met, to ensure that racism is not accepted. Unfortunately, the Mayor has taken his eye off the ball; under him, crime, including issues of racism, rose by 10%. The Labour party is weak on crime and it is this Government who are holding the Met to account.
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Did not commit to an urgent inquiry into cultures among uniformed officers
Changed Subject To Criticise Labour'S Performance
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